Counterintelligence in a Democratic Society

IWP 610Four credits

This course examines the role of counterintelligence as an essential element of U.S. national security strategy, and the importance of counterintelligence in international relations. The course will approach counterintelligence from the following perspectives: legal, ethical, historical, operational, epistemological, and national-strategic. Part I examines U.S. domestic and foreign counterintelligence; Part II assesses the relationship between counterintelligence, intelligence, and internal security, and the U.S. emphasis on law enforcement; and Part III discusses the epistemological problems of counterintelligence operations and analysis.

FEATURED FACULTY

This course is designed to introduce students to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) as well as some aspects of the Middle Eastern culture. In this course, students will be introduced to the basics of the Arabic language (i.e. Arabic Alphabet, pronunciation, essential vocabulary, and basic skills including reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students at this level will begin to develop basic grammar skills and produce simple sentences towards the final unit. Students are expected to reach a proficiency level of Novice Mid and Novice High (ACTFL standards) by the time they finish this course.